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'Sexual plaything': Crown alleges teenager used by uncle at whim

The jury heard closing arguments and will return on Monday to deliberate.

Rising sportswoman shamed after sexual assault by co-worker

The man was described as "respectful" by his pastor but the judge disagreed.

'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins

Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.

Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application

'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'

‘Harassment, bullying and overbearing behaviour’: Complaints about judges continue to rise

The number of complaints has almost doubled in the past five years.

Man posed as licensed plumber, wreaks havoc with shoddy bathroom renovation

The homeowner tried to take her life from the emotional stress caused by the poor work.

Man scams dozens of people selling cars that weren't his, earning thousands

Scam artist pays $50,000 to court after judge gives jail warning.

‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes

An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.

Miscarriage of justice: Young mum's flight attendant dreams crushed

An abusive relationship led Danielle Tumahai to drugs and a conviction.

He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court

The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.

'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appeal

Shannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.

Pike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increases

The new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.

Dying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in Australia

The man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.

'You want to die?' - Gangster pointed pistol at victim during drug delivery ambush

The aggravated robbery was a prelude to a violent home invasion by gang members.

Monsters sometimes dress as people, teen tells grandfather guilty of sexual assault

Monsters sometimes appear as people “who claim to love you”, the victim says.

'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough

The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.

'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garage

He was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.

Woman and child lived in mouldy, bug-infested illegal garage, awarded $29k

The Tenancy Tribunal said it was one of the most-serious cases they’d seen.